Viet nam tourism

The Fusion Maia in Da Nang. Viet Nam is quickly emerging as a top global travel destination and a key focus market for international hotel groups. The country is among the 10 fastest growing tourist destinations in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)’s 2018 Tourism Highlights Report. Overall tourist numbers rose by 19 per cent to 86 million last year, while the number of international arrivals increased by a whopping 29 per cent. The luxury hotel sector continued to see a better year with EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) last year increasing by 1.7 per cent, according to Grant Thornton Vietnam’s 2018 Hotel Survey. RevPAR (Revenue per available room) for hotels continued to grow, but at different rates for each star ranking — 7.6 per cent for four-star hotels and 10.2 per cent for five-star — the survey showed. As Viet Nam’s tourism market grows, international operators would … [Read more...] about International hotel operators flock to Viet Nam’s bustling tourism scene

Viet Nam participates in Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2018 in Russia Update: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Views: 95 (TITC) - From 13 to 15 March 2018, the delegation of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) participates in Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2018 (MITT 2018) in Moscow, Russian Federation. Joining the delegation, there are also some local tourism management agencies, Vietnam Airlines and tourism enterprises. The delegation of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism at MITT 2017 MITT was held for the first time in 1994, and has become one of the largest travel fairs in the world. At this year’s MITT, the Vietnamese delegation will promote the brand “Viet Nam – Timeless Charm”, tourism products attracting Russian visitors such as sea-island tourism, health and medical care, eco-tourism, etc; introduce new features of tourism development policy … [Read more...] about Viet Nam participates in Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2018 in Russia

Italian tourists join biking tour to promote Viet Nam’s tourism Update: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Views: 20 Four Italian nationals last Thursday wrapped up their 24-day Viet Nam trip, including a 1,000-kilometer-plus biking tour stretching from the former imperial city of Hue to Vung Tau Province to promote Viet Nam’s tourism image to Italian people. The four Italian tourists pose for a photo during their trip to Vietnam The 12-day cycling tour by the four Italian tourists, including three 64-year-old retired workers named Garbin Mauro, Cacciatori Vittorio, Mancin Vicenzo and a 54-year-old chief police named Mantovan Mario, started on February 26 and concluded on March 10, taking them to famous travel destinations spanning from central Viet Nam to the southern region on the 1,000-km journey. During their biking trip, they grasped opportunities to showcase the beauty of Viet Nam to Italian friends back in their homeland … [Read more...] about Italian tourists join biking tour to promote Viet Nam’s tourism

(TITC) – From 7-11 March 2018, Vietnamese delegation led by Vice Chairman of Viet Nam National Administion of Tourism, Mr. Ha Van Sieu with the participation of over 40 representatives from localities and tourism enterprises attended the world’s leading travel trade show ITB Berlin 2018. This year, Viet Nam’s booth at the ITB Berlin covered a biggest ever area of 500m2. The booth with mobile vendor carts evoked Viet Nam’s lively street culture, surrounding an elevated wooden structure reminiscent of Ha Noi’s iconic One Pillar Pagoda. In 5 days, beside commercial meetings, many activities were organized at the booth such as cuisine introduction, traditional art and land puppetry performances attracting a crowd of international visitors and media. In the framework of ITB Berlin 2018, the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism held a press conference to update new policies and tourism products of Viet Nam. Also, the delegation had … [Read more...] about Viet Nam attends ITB Berlin 2018

Hong Kong is keen on investing in infrastructure projects in Viet Nam — a blessing given the country’s immense need for infrastructure financing to keep pace with its rapid economic expansion. In an exclusive interview with Viet Nam News, Vincent H S Lo, chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, said Viet Nam is a very attractive destination for Hong Kong investment given its large population and rapid economic growth. “Hong Kong is keen on investing in infrastructure in Viet Nam, especially now with the Belt and Road Initiative,” Vincent said. He said more trade will follow, including tourism and then manufacturing, once sufficient infrastructure is built. Initiated by China in 2013, the “Belt and Road Initiative” is an ambitious strategy to promote economic co-operation along land and sea corridors spanning 65 countries throughout Asia, Europe and Africa. The area’s massive demand for infrastructure is estimated at US$1.7 trillion … [Read more...] about Hong Kong keen to invest in Viet Nam infrastructure

Viet Nam leaded Southeast Asian countries in the number of tourists visiting Japan over the last decade with a growth rate of 868.1 percent, according to the Nikkei website. The country was followed by Thailand and Indonesia, with the respective growth rates of 489.3 percent and 448.7 percent. Last year, about 28.6 million foreign holiday-makers visited Japan, up 19.3 percent year on year. China was the No.1 source of visitors to Japan in the year, accounting for 7.35 million or 25.6 percent of the total. The Republic of Korea was close behind at 7.14 million or 24.8 percent. In 2007, only 942.439 Chinese tourists came to Japan. But the figure soared by 680.5 percent in the period 2007-2017. International visitors to Japan spent a record 4.41 trillion yen (39.87 billion USD in 2017, the site said. The most attractive destinations for foreign visitors are tourism sites in Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido and Kyoto cities. Easier traffic and direct airline routes connecting many Asian … [Read more...] about Viet Nam leads in Southeast Asian tourist number to Japan

The number of private companies in the top 500 largest Vietnamese enterprises list (VNR500) rose by 2.5 times in 2017 after 10 years of the rankings being used.— Photo vietnamnet.vn The number of private companies in the top 500 largest Vietnamese enterprises list (VNR500) rose by 2.5 times in 2017 after 10 years of the rankings being used. Viet Nam Report and online newspaper Vietnamnet on Friday in Ha Noi announced the VNR500, with private firms accounting for half of enterprises in the ranking while their contribution to the economy rose from 27 per cent of GDP in 2016 to 32.3 per cent in 2017. This has been the 11th year the rankings have been released to honour businesses which achieved outstanding results in 2017’s financial year. Last year saw the recovery of the economy, helping the business community. Some 75 per cent of firms in VNR’s survey reported increasing revenue in 2017 which was much higher than the previous year. “The increasing number of … [Read more...] about Private firms grow well: Viet Nam Report

Princess Cruises, a five-star premium cruise line, has announced that it will increase the number of cruise tours to Viet Nam in 2018. Princess Cruises conducted 22 trips to Viet Nam in 2017, bringing over 58,000 tourists to Vietnamese seaports of Phu My, Nha Trang, Da Nang and Cai Lan. In 2018, six cruise liners, namely Majestic Princess, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Golden Princess, Sun Princess and Coral Princess will make 31 trips carrying over 80,000 holidaymakers to Viet Nam. Farriek Tawfik, Director for Southeast Asia of Princess Cruises, said Viet Nam has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists from the US, Australia, the EU and Asia. The company will organise a tourism fair in Ho Chi Minh City on February 10-11 to introduce its voyages, including those to China’s Taiwan on the Majestic Princess and Sun Princess, he added. On the occasion, Princess Cruises will launch its sailing tours to the European Union and the Mediterranean for summer … [Read more...] about Princess Cruises increases high-class tours to Viet Nam

A photo contest themed “I love Viet Nam” was launched in Ha Noi on January 10, aiming to increase the archive of photos to promote the country’s tourism. The contest, the eighth of its kind jointly held by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Viet Nam Association of Photogaphic Artists, forms part of the activities marking the 58th founding anniversary of the Vietnamese tourism sector (July 9). It also aims to raise the awareness of tourism among the community, lure international tourists to Viet Nam, and promote domestic tourism, contributing to making tourism a spearhead economic sector in line with Resolution 8-NQ/TW of the Politburo. Eligible candidates are professional and amateur photographers at home and abroad, who are encouraged to capture the beauty of land and people of Viet Nam. Entries should be sent to the website: http://www.anhnghethuatdulich.com , no later than June … [Read more...] about Photo contest featuring Viet Nam’s landscapes launched

Diverse activities creating a cheerful and exciting festival atmosphere during spring are taking place at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in January. Activities will draw the participation of more than 100 people from Tay, Dao, Mong, Thai, Muong, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Co Tu, Raglai, E De and Khmer ethnic minority groups from ten localities, including Thai Nguyen, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Dien Bien, Thua Thien - Hue, Ninh Thuan, Dak Lak and Soc Trang. Artists from Viet Nam Cheo Theatre and Viet Nam National Puppetry Theatre, and students from Hanoi University of Culture will also participate in activities. The highlight of the event will be a program on then singing and folk games of the Tay ethnic group. During a special programme on traditional tea in spring, visitors will be introduced to the tea making process and skills. Activities to prepare and decorate atmosphere welcoming Tet in ethnic villages will be held. Five-fruit trays and peach blossoms … [Read more...] about Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism: What’s happen this month!